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Try Vegan!

Photo courtesy of Linda Bower.

There are lots of things each of us can do to make the world a better place.
However, eating vegan is likely the most effortless – and enjoyable! – way
to have a profoundly positive impact as often as every day.

As the many far-reaching effects of our food choices come to light, interest in eating a vegetarian diet continues
to grow. The Vegetarian Resource Group’s 2011 poll, conducted by Harris Interactive, indicates that more than five million American adults are vegan.

In addition, the booklet contains information that can help
you optimize your health on a plant-based diet. A detailed
guide to specific nutrients is provided, with recommendations
on how much of each nutrient you should be getting and which
foods are good sources.

Instead of supporting the hidden cruelties of factory farms and slaughterhouses,
each of us can choose to act with compassion by boycotting animal agriculture.

Making humane choices is the ultimate affirmation of our humanity.

Over the course of a lifetime, one person’s food choices can affect
thousands of animals. In order to prevent the most suffering, it’s important
we each take an approach we can sustain.

After reviewing these pages, some
people may decide to go vegan immediately; others may choose to eat fewer
animal products and explore more vegetarian meals.

Remember: Veganism is not an end in itself. It should not be thought of as a religious doctrine prohibiting a list of evil ingredients. Rather, veganism is best viewed as a tool for reducing suffering.

Vegan Outreach can provide you with copies of our brochures (Compassionate Choices,Even If You Like Meat, and/or Your Choice) to share with friends and family or to distribute in your community. Please see our catalog to order literature, as well as videos and other resources.